Local Briefs

Snack Pak 4 Kids to meet Jan. 3 Snack Pak 4 Kids will meet Monday, Jan. 3, at 7 p.m. at the Williams Cafeteria to pack snack bags. Masks are optional, and hand sanitizer will be provided. Donations can be sent to P.O. Box 340, Perryton, TX 79070.

Hospital Board sets Monday meeting

Hospital Board sets Monday meeting The Ochiltree County Hospital District Board of Directors will meet on Monday, Dec. 20, at 7 p.m. in the conference room at Ochiltree General Hospital.

Cooking Up Some Good Luck

As festive carols fill the winter air, candles are lit in celebration, and seasonal dishes are shared by loved ones, this time of year is always marked by joyous holiday traditions. With 2022 on the horizon, resolutions for the year ahead are on the mind for many of us.

CrimeStoppers ‘Fast Cash’

On Dec. 16, 2021, the Ochiltree County Sheriff’s Department had outstanding warrants on the following people: Alicia Moreno, white female. Date of birth, Aug. 6, 1980. Height, 5’4”, weight, 130 pounds. Brown eyes, brown hair. Last known address was Perryton.

RIBBON CUTTING

RIBBON CUTTING FOR GASSY’S GARAGE—Members of the Perryton Ochiltree Chamber of Commerce gathered last week for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to commemorate the grand opening of Gassy’s Garage at 1304 NE 14th Street in Perryton. The garage is owned by Larry and Nikki Green.

General Land Office kicks off kids’ art contest

The Texas General Land Office (GLO) kicked off the 2022 “Treasures of the Texas Coast Children’s Art Contest” and is now accepting entries. Students (public, private and homeschool) in grades K-6 are encouraged to submit their own masterpieces.

Did you know?

It’s important that individuals heed evacuation warnings when such recommendations are issued, as studies of past natural disasters illustrate the effectiveness of evacuations.